Inlace Acrylester Pen Blank - Holographic Black

Overview

This shimmering blank produces stunning pens with remarkable visual depth. Made from inlace acrylester, it is easy to turn (similar to acrylic) and can be polished to a gleaming finish. Blank measures approximately 5" long by 3/4" square.

Reviews

I use pen blanks, both wood and acrylic, for inlay material on small wood projects. This was the first acrylester blank I had tried. It rubbed out to a very smooth, glossy finish like acrylics, but very brittle when also compared to acrylics. My best result came by over-filling the inlay, using cutting oil and hand cutting the excess material, then sanding flush. The material would break off in small chunks if I tried to pre-cut an inlay on my band or scroll saws. Nonetheless, it is dense material and may very well be quality turning stock.

Drilled out just fine. Doesn't turn like normal acrylic because of the infused material. Lots of glitter dust everywhere. Be ready to explain that to your wife, or if you are female, wear it like you own it! Cracked at nib when pressing together and broke apart numerous places when taking apart. Material very fragile. Use every caution when working with this blank.

This blank was very difficult to work with. with most tools it wouldn't cut cleanly, it would break off in little chunks. The lightest touch with a sharp bowl gouge eventually worked, but I lost half of the blank by that point. It finished well with micromesh, and I liked the glitter effect, but it's hard to say that it was worth the effort. I won't be buying this again.